Chapter Three

           

            He took her into his arms and started to kiss her firmly while backing her against her door. He reached out and turned the knob and they stumbled into her room. “Oh sorry about that.” He laughed.  

            He looked around and started to chuckle when he saw the Elvis memorabilia all over her room. “You weren’t kidding when you said you were an Elvis Fan.”

             “Excuse me! I’m just not an Elvis fan. I’m his number one fan.” Then she mumbled ‘And soul mate’ “What was that!”

             “What was what?” she asked innocently. “You know what. You mumble? And soul mate!”

             “Are you really going to tease me at a time like this?” she shot back.

            “No. No baby, I’m not” and he slowly push her down on her bed. He started to kiss her slowly again and then started to take her shirt off and toss it on the floor. “Oh God! You look beautiful.” He said

            “Jon don’t tease, Ok. I saw the girls that were hanging around you earlier. I don’t even compare to them.”

             “What! They can’t even be compared to you. They’re shallow and all they want is a piece of the band. But you… You’re real. That’s what I’m looking for. Why would I want them when I can have someone like you?” He was being totally sincere. The way he was looking at her, touching her, her mind was reeling now.

            “Really?”

             “Yeah really. I just want to make love to you all night. I didn’t exactly come into this to find someone, but how lucky did I get.” He said slowly kissing his way down her neck. They made love through most of the night till sleep finally took them over.

             It was about six forty-five in the morning as Jon looked at the clock. He rolled over to see if Mary was still asleep which she was. So he decided to go down stairs to see if he could get the coffee started at least. He put his sweats on just in case if there were any visitors coming in the near future. He really didn’t want to get his ass kicked just because he really did liked they’re sister. He thought to himself ‘Wow that was some night. Was he really having feelings for her? He knew this just wasn’t just a booty call or a onetime deal. He really did like her. He would just have to see where this took them but most of all, did she feel the same way he did? He really hoped so.’  As the coffee was brewing he heard her coming down the stairs.

             Rubbing her eyes she said “Good morning. You’re up early?”

             “Yeah well I’m an early bird. Richie is the one who could sleep all day if I let him. Coffee?”

            “No thanks I’m a tea girl. I can make eggs if you want some?”

             “Thanks. That would be great. So how did you sleep last night?” he asked smiling. 

            “I slept like a log. You?” She asked smiling.

            “Haven’t slept that good in weeks.” He replied as he went towards her, reaching for her face to give her a Good Morning kiss.

            As they broke away Mary said “I’ll get breakfast going” she said as she licked her lips.

             But Jon had other ideas. Putting his arms around her waist, “Why don’t we just skip breakfast and head back upstairs?” But just as he was about to turn her around and kiss her passionately, they heard a truck pull in the driveway.

            “Shit!” she said.

             “What’s the matter? What’s that noise?’ he asked.

             “That would be my brothers!” she replied nervously.

            It was Rick’s red monster of a truck that he’s had for about forever. And it was loud so Mary knew it was her brothers pulling in.

             She looked at Jon and said “Hold that thought.” And she did a quick look over to make sure she was dressed decently. But told Jon to run back upstairs to put on a tee shirt. He gave her a quick peeved look but ran upstairs because he didn’t want to start something or get into anything with them because he felt it wasn’t any of their business what they did last night.

            As the door opened Mary stayed by the stove as to look like she was making the coffee. A.J. popped his head in and was just about to ask if anyone was up, when he smelled coffee. He saw his sister taking the pot off the stove. “Hey what are you doing up at seven am?” he said walking through the door.

             Rick followed him as he took a whiff of the coffee. “Oh thank God! I need that.” Rick said as he went to get the cups.

             “Hey Rick get four of them, will ya?” she asked.

            “When the hell did you start to drink coffee? “ He retorted.

            “I don’t. I’m making my tea now.”         

              “Where’s Jon?” Rick asked just as he was descending the staircase.

            “I’m right here, why?” Jon said curiously. 

            Rick looked at him to make sure nothing was out of place on him. “Just checking, that’s all man.”

             Jon thought to himself ‘Oh god she was right. Rick just gave me the evil eye. Shit!’

            “I’m up because Jon wanted coffee, why?”

            Now A.J. said teasing “Because you don’t cook or make coffee I think Hell just froze over.”

             "Very funny?! What was I supposed to let him starve?”

            Rick looked around for Marlowe and asked Mary where he was , when all of a sudden there came a loud crashing noise outside. They heard Marlowe barking from out back. Jon had let him out when he got up.  They all ran to the sliding doors and saw Marlowe sitting there with something large in his mouth. Opening the door Rick bent down and pulled what looked like an arm in his mouth.

             Rick looked at it strangely and A.J. added “What the hell is that?”

            “Well it looks like an arm but plastic?” Rick said confused. Marlowe started barking again and grabbed Ricks’ pants leg with his teeth to drag him over to the side of the house. They all stopped cold in their tracks and couldn’t believe what they were looking at. There lying on the ground by the patio furniture were two mannequins, one male and one female covered in blood. Mary just gasped and put her hand over her mouth and Jon just stood there in shock!

             “Sweetie, go call Town and tell him the get the hell down here fast.” Rick sternly said. But she just looked at the mess. Grabbing her arm and shook her a little back to reality and softly said “Sweetie go call Town. Go.” He looked at Jon and gestured to him to go with her.

                        “Rick this is getting out of hand and we have no leads. Plus now they’re after Mary!” A.J said very upset. He continued, “Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea to have gotten her involved in this?”

             “Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. But it doesn’t matter now because she is. (pausing)  Who the HELL is this kid anyway. Why would anyone want him dead or anyone with him?” Rick said running his hands over his head.

            Back inside Jon looked at Mary. He wanted to just hold her tight knowing this was his entire fault especially now that he has put her in danger also. “I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean for any of this to happen.” He said shaking his head.

            “Jon. Jon! It’s okay. We’re going to get this wacko. I promise.” She said. Mary went to the phone and called Town’s private number and explained what was going on.

            “Okay honey tell the guys I’m on my way with the CSI team. Plus I’ll have Nixon pick up Doc he needs to be informed on the latest. You hang in there.”

             “What did Lt. Brown say?” Jon asked her. Mary looked at him and tried very hard to convince him things were going to be all right.

            “He’s on his way and bringing a team to go over this. Plus he’s getting Doc. He thinks it’s time we tell him what’s going on about the last two surprises!”

            Jon just shook his head and was about to give her a hug when A.J. chimed in. “That’s great. We’ll just wait till he gets here.”

            The new lovers just looked at them. “Well I’m going to get dress before Doc gets here.” And shot a glance at Mary before heading off upstairs.

             “Oh yeah I’m not exactly dressed for company either. We’ll just be a minute.” She said as she followed him upstairs.

Rick gave them a dirty look and A.J. said’ They’re just getting dressed.”

 “Um yeah I know.” Rick said worried.

“So what’s up then?” A.J. asked his brother.

“Doesn’t it bother you that only a few people knew where they were going to be? I mean even Marlowe didn’t hear anything last night.”

 “Well Marlowe is getting a little old. He’s just sleeping more deeply now. He only gets up when we do now.” A.J. reasoned.

 “I know. But that’s not what’s bothering me. How much do we really know about his management?” Ricked asked.

 “His manager is the one that hired us? You think Doc wants to hurt him?” A.J. questioned his brother.

“Not sure. But last night I did find this in Doc’s office when I was ummm… searching it.” Rick said with a smirk.

“What is it?” A.J. asked.

“It’s a note stating where the kids we’re going to be last night. It’s addressed to his assistant.” Rick said as he handed it over to A.J.

“What’s this got to do with where Jon and Mary we’re last night?”

 “Don’t you see it was just out in the open, right there on his desk where anyone could to see.” Rick said.

“So anyone passing by could have just read it…” A.J. was pondering as Rick finished his sentence

“Right. It looked innocent enough but if it was put there on purpose, he could of sent the killer right here.”

 A.J. heard a car pull up “Well we’ll find out in a second, Nixon just pulled up with Doc. How do you want to handle this?” 

Rick responded “Very carefully!”

            Upstairs as the brothers were talking, Jon and Mary were finishing getting dressed. Mary was just putting on her sweater when she felt like she was being watched. She turned around but wasn’t surprised at who she found. “JON! What the hell do you think you’re doing? My brothers are just downstairs and they could come…” Jon cut her off as he walked towards her.

Wrapping is arms around her waist “Don’t worry; I can hear them talking downstairs. We’re fine.” He said as he leaned in and starting kissing her softly. But before he could get more intimate with her Mary put a stop to it. “What’s the matter?! I told you your brothers are busy talking about the mess outside. Believe me they’re not thinking about us. Well, not like that.” he said with a smirk on his face.

“Don’t be too sure. You don’t know them.” She retorted.

 “Ok, ok. But I can at least give you a REAL kiss before we go down there.” He said as he kissed her a little harder this time. Just as they were finishing, Mary heard a car pull up. Jon was a little annoyed as she ran to the window. “I really can’t catch a break, can I?”

 “No because your manager just pulled up.” She told him as she started walking back to him.

 “Doc’s here? Well doesn’t he have great timing?”

“Well Town said he was going to have Nixon bring him here.” She stated.

Rick let Doc and Nixon inside. Doc asked” Is Jon ok? He wasn’t hurt? How didn’t they hear anything?”

Jon interrupted “Doc! Chill out! I’m fine. We’re fine.” He said as they descended the staircase.

“Thank God you’re alright. Why wasn’t I told about this sooner?” Doc demanded.

 Rick replied “Well to be truthful we thought maybe it was coming from your office.”

 “WHAT! You’re out of our Fucking minds! I wouldn’t hurt Jon!”

“Maybe, but we did find this note on your desk last night saying where Jon was going to be staying.” Rick stated.

A.J. added “What do you have to say about that.”

“I left that note for my assistant Carrie.” Doc said annoyed.

Jon spoke up in defense of Doc. “Wait a minute guys, Doc wouldn’t try to hurt me. And Carrie, she’s fifty-six years old. You’re barking up the wrong tree.”

“Well someone left a not so very funny joke in my back yard last night and nobody heard a thing.” A.J. was saying when the back door open and Lt. Brown came in.

“Hi guys.” Town said “I have the forensic team out back going over things. What’s this about a note?” Rick handed Town the note he found on Doc desk last night. He read it and asked Doc, “Did you forget that you left it there or did you leave it on purpose?” Town wanted to know.

“I didn’t leave it at all.” He insisted.

“Well someone did.” A.J. said.

“Well it’s obviously that someone wants to frame Doc for this.” Jon said.

Town looked at Nixon. “Nixon, start taking everyone statements. Make sure you get every detail. And check on the forensic team.” 

“Well what about tonight? We can’t cancel. And I can’t have my boy’s life on the line and you people aren’t do anything about it!” Doc yelled.

“Doc everything will be fine. Right? Will do the concert even if we have to hire extra security.” Jon said. The guys just looked at each other.

Then Town spoke up. “I don’t think it would be wise if you did the concert tonight. I think it would be too dangerous.”

“Wait a minute! Cancel! We can’t do that. My fans are counting on me!” Jon panicked.

Mary finally had to speak up. She was concerned over Jon’s safety. “Jon maybe it would be a good idea to cancel tonight. You know just one night.” She said as she touched his arm gently. But he threw her hand off him roughly. “That’s not an option!” he yelled at her. She jumped back.

“Hey! Don’t yell at my sister!” Rick yelled back at him and grabbing his arm.

A.J. interceded. “Okay you guys knock it off. We can take care of this. Jon’s right. We’ll just hire extra security.”

“What! Are you kidding A.J.? Have you seen that auditorium? Town talk some sense into him.” Mary shouted.

“Look I can’t tell you guys what to do. I can only make suggestions. But I can put extra officers on if you decide to go on tonight.” Town told them.

“Well we’re going on tonight. Doc let’s go. We have rehearsal.” Jon stated rather heatedly, and shoved Mary slightly as they went for the door. She stood there in shock not really knowing what she should do. On the one hand she wanted to scream at him for shoving her and the other didn’t want to make a scene.

“Okay, Nixon take them back to the auditorium. I need to talk to the guys.” Town said.

 “Right Lt. Right this way.” Nixon said.

Jon looked at Mary “Are you coming?” he said annoyed.

“I don’t know. You still want me too?” she asked annoyed.

“Yes. I wouldn’t of asked you if I didn’t.” he said reaching his hand out to her. Taking it, she turned to her brothers whose mouths we’re open by now.

“You owe be big time for this!” she said as she headed out with them. She didn’t know whether most of it was for their benefit or if she was really that mad at him.  

“What the hell was that all about?” Rick asks.

“Beats me?” A.J. said.

Town, “Hey, do they have something going on?”

“Who?” A.J asked.

“Jon and Mary. Who else.” Town said.

“Of course not. It’s just an act. You see Mary can’t stand him.” Rick said.

“Okay. You guys believe what you want. But I think you should talk to this Carrie Davis, she might be able to tell us something.” Rick and A.J. decided to head out to Doc’s office in L.A. while the others headed back to the auditorium. As Nixon dropped them off they met the rest of Bon Jovi. Mary was trying very hard to try and stay calm over what happened at A.J.’s, but what really got her was the fact that Jon didn’t even realize that she was angry with him.  Jon introduced the guy’s girlfriends to Mary; he really didn’t have a chance to do it the night before. Everyone was in the recreation room talking as Doc’s other assistant Dave Potter came in. He was five eleven brown hair to his shoulders and brown eyes. And wanted to be a Jon want a be.

 “Jon, everything is all set for you guys.” Dave said smiling.

“Great. Oh Dave, This is my girlfriend Mary Simon” Mary turned around and shook Dave’s hand.

“It’s nice to meet you Dave” Mary said.

“You to.” Dave turned back to Jon; he wasn’t interested in talking with her she noticed.

  “Jon, I didn’t know you were seeing anyone?” he said a little shocked. 

“Yeah well I don’t tell everyone everything. You know.” He said putting his arm around Mary’s waist. But Jon notice that Mary was stiffing up. So he slipped his hand down to her ass to see what her response would be. All she did was shift her weight so his hand moved to her hip. He knew something was up.

Rick and A.J. reached Doc’s office. They asked to see Carrie Davis. Carrie came out to greet the brothers. “Hello, I’m Ms. Davis. How can I help you?” she asked.

A.J. asked her “We need to ask you some questions about Doc McGee.”

“About Doc?”

“Yes. Well we’re looking into um how we can put this…”A.J. started to say as Rick butted in “Doc could be involved in a murder plot with his protégé Mr. Bon Jovi.”

“I beg your pardon? Doc wouldn’t hurt Jon. He’s like a brother to Doc.” She told them a little put out.

 “Well unfortunately everything points to Doc right now. If we could see his office we would appreciate it very much.”

 “Well I don’t know? With Doc’s approval…”

“Believe us if you want to clear his name it would be not just to benefit Doc but Jon as well” A.J. stated. Carrie finally agreed and let the Simons into Doc’s office. “So what are we looking for Rick?”

 “Anything that links Doc to those mannequins or the blood.” Rick said. They were going through the desk draws when Rick came across some books that read financial records of bands statements. “A.J. Look at this.” The boys started going through the books and what they found wasn’t anything usual but they did notice that Dave Potter wasn’t hired until the stalking started.

Then A.J. noticed that a deduction for a large sum came out of equipment account. “Rick, take a look at this.” He showed Rick. Then he called Carrie into the office. “Carrie who is in charge of the equipment account?” A.J. asked?

“Oh that would be Dave Potter Doc’s assistant.  He handles all the bands handlings. “She said.

“Carrie where’s Dave’s office?” A.J. asked.

“Two doors down to the left.” She said.

“Thanks” The brothers darted out to the office and when they got there it was locked so Rick kicked it in. They started going through the drawers and they found a photo book. When they open it they were shocked by what they found. There were pictures of Jon and Dave together arm and arm, intimate photos of Jon. Newer photos of Jon with Mary with a red marker through Mary’s face. “This guy is SICK!” Rick said disgusted.

“We need to get to them now Rick! Before he hurts them. Before he hurts Mary!” A.J exclaimed. They ran off to the auditorium before Dave could hurt anyone. Mostly their sister who they felt they put in danger. They got there after the show was done and they couldn’t find anyone in Doc’s office. So they decided to go the recreation room.

After the show Dave saw that there was something going on with Jon and Mary. And he also saw that it irked Jon. “Is everything all right?” he asked Jon.

 Jon looked at Mary, “Yeah everything’s fine.” He said as he pulled Mary into him much to her chagrin. “Why?” Jon said annoyed.

“No reason. That was a great show tonight. But shouldn’t we get to the after show party.”

“We’re fine.”

 “But Jon…”

“I said we’re FINE.” Looking at Mary, “We need to talk, NOW!” Grabbing her hand he pulled her to the corner of the room dragging her.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” she demanded.

 “What is your problem?” he wanted to know.

“My problem! You’re the one Grabbing my Ass! Smartass!”

 “Well you didn’t have a problem earlier with me grabbing you.” he said with a smirk. She just gave him a sharp look back at him.

Then said “So I was just one your whore groupies then! I also don’t like being pushed either!” as she slapped him a crossed the face. Jon just stood there stunned. He really didn’t know what he did. Dave saw this and wasn’t too pleased. Then she ran out of the room as Sarah (Richie’s girlfriend) said she would go after her.

Richie walked up to Jon and said “What the hell did you say to her?”

“Something very stupid apparently!” Jon said rubbing his cheek.

 “Well Sarah will talk to her. Find out what’s going on. She’s good like that.”

 “Let’s hope so.”

“If I didn’t know you so well I say you fallen for her. Have you?” Richie asked stunned. Jon just looked at him.

 “Oh my God! You have.  Haven’t you!” Rich said amazed.

“Yeah.” Jon said looking down at his shoes.

 “Have you slept with her?” Again Jon just looked at him.

“You’re done.”

 “I know.” Jon looked around, “Where’s Dave? He was just here.”

 Tico replied” I saw him leave a second ago.”